The Lean Thinker

AUGUST 15, 2018

“No… this is coaching. That means I talk, you listen.” Many years ago, those words began a 20 minute session that I can best describe as an “a** chewing.” The boss systematically went through all of the little notes he had been saving for over a year – like the fact that someone had commented that I had a cow lick in my hair one day many months ago, which was framed as “lack of grooming.” None of this, of course, had anything to do with what had t

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DC Velocity

AUGUST 15, 2018

According to noted consultant Satish Jindel, it's been an ironclad way for carriers to leave money on the table.

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Course Transportation 145

Material Handling and Logistics

AUGUST 15, 2018

Shippers have discovered Prince Rupert is often the quickest and cheapest route to get everything from Nike sneakers, Microsoft computers and John Deere tractor parts from Asian factories into the U.S. heartland.

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DC Velocity

AUGUST 15, 2018

Changes can help shippers provide more reliable fulfillment despite strains of tight capacity market, firm says.

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Artificial intelligence has quickly become a feature of everyday life: Using face ID to unlock a phone, communicating with online chatbots, and letting “smart” appliances help manage our homes are just a few of the ways that we interact with AI regularly. Forward-looking businesses are also using AI to transform their operations and gain a competitive edge.

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Fleet Owner

AUGUST 15, 2018

Whether you know it or not, your fleet may be making assumptions in your operations—routing and transit times, time for deliveries, and more—and they may be incorrect. Putting hard data to those assumptions and guesswork can make the fleet more efficient and improve things for both drivers and the business in ways you didn't expect.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 15, 2018

Companies today are facing significant transportation challenges — tight capacity, rising rates, and more demanding delivery expectations from customers. Navigating through these challenges requires timely and accurate visibility to what’s happening in their transportation operations, which is where Control Tower visibility comes in. How are companies using Control Tower visibility to deliver business value?

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DC Velocity

AUGUST 15, 2018

Seasonal factors not an issue as gains continue.

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Fleet Owner

AUGUST 15, 2018

Carriers not only have to worry about tracking their equipment and expenses that go along with day-to-day trucking operations, but they also have to comply with a heavy regulatory environment, a growing driver shortage, and analyze an unprecedented amount of data.

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DC Velocity

AUGUST 15, 2018

Fourth busiest month in port's long history.

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Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller

As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe

Logistics Network Optimization Software

Now, That's Logistics

AUGUST 15, 2018

Brazil has had its ups and downs in recent years. Now that the recession is finally over, what lies ahead for its busiest port? Additional language available. Brazil is big. The world’s 5 th largest country by landmass is actually larger than the contiguous United States (the U.S. is the 4 th largest thanks to Alaska). It’s also the world’s 6 th most populous nation at 208 million people.

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Material Handling and Logistics

AUGUST 15, 2018

New releases of Oracle Transportation Management Cloud and Oracle Global Trade Management Cloud provide real-time, data-driven insights into shipment routes and automated event handling.

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Now, That's Logistics

AUGUST 15, 2018

O Brasil passou por altos e baixos nos últimos anos. E, agora que a situação está se normalizando, o que estará à frente do seu porto mais movimentado? O Brasil é enorme. O quinto maior país do mundo em território pode ser considerado maior que os Estados Unidos (os EUA estão entre os 4 maiores territórios mundiais graças ao Alaska). É também o sexto país mais populoso do mundo, com 208 milhões de pessoas.

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Fleet Owner

AUGUST 15, 2018

Convoy announced the launch of Dynamic Backup, a new program that gives shippers real-time market prices for their backup freight.

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Direct materials sourcing is evolving, with procurement now tasked not only with cost efficiency but managing sustainability and risk management. The environment is marked by heightened demand and expectations, compounded by challenges such as rising input prices, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions. While some embrace cutting-edge tools like AI and blockchain for global trade functions, others lag in technology adoption.

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Logistics Management

AUGUST 15, 2018

The Department of Commerce reported that July retail sales, at $507.5 billion, were 0.5% ahead of June’s $504.9 billion and up 6.4% compared to July 2017. NRF reported that July retail sales, which exclude sales from automobiles, gas stations, and restaurants, headed up 0.4% compared to June and were up 4.9% annually on an unadjusted basis.

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Data 57

Fleet Owner

AUGUST 15, 2018

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance brings the “best of the best” in safety enforcement and truck driving together in one location.

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Trucking 61

GlobalTranz

AUGUST 15, 2018

There’s no other way to describe it: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the world of logistics. That may seem like a cliché, or hype, or buzz, but it is true. The tech is fundamentally changing the way packages move around the world, from predictive analytics to autonomous vehicles and robotics. Here are the top five ways in which Artificial Intelligence is transforming the logistics industry as we know it: 1) Predictive Capabilities Skyrocket When AI in Logistics is Implemented The

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Logistics Management

AUGUST 15, 2018

Paul McLellan, President of LightBulbs.com, shares how the company's logistics operations created an integrated shipping and dimensioning solution that enables the online superstore to absorb sudden, large spikes in shipping volume–without adding additional staff.

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This white paper provides a comprehensive overview of global workplace incident trends, focusing on the top three biases leading to such incidents. It also highlights the significance of CSA Z1005 as a risk management standard and outlines the ROI of thorough incident investigations, covering emergency response to post-incident interviews. Additionally, it introduces an Investigation Evidence Gathering Matrix.

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LandLink

AUGUST 15, 2018

This article is yet another dose of enlightenment on our technology series to keep our clients informed on the pace and direction of supply chain industry standards. Previously we have discussed the importance and applications of Blockchain technologies and IoT (the Internet of Things) in logistics and supply chain management. These technologies are transforming the way we do business.

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Logistics Management

AUGUST 15, 2018

The Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported this week that the average price per gallon of diesel gasoline dropped 0.6 cents to $3.217 per gallon.

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Mazars Ledger

AUGUST 15, 2018

WEBCAST | Consumer Products September 13, 2018 | 12 PM EDT Stuart Nussbaum | Partner and Consumer Products Sector Leader, Mazars… The post Demystifying Data Analytics and Consumer Products Industry Trends appeared first on Insights Center - Mazars - United States.

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Logistics Management

AUGUST 15, 2018

Southern California’s shippers seeking to “optimize” their dockside operations were given more good news by GE Transportation last week as the company announced that it had launched a pilot project with the Port of Long Beach.

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Procurement and supply chain leaders have faced their share of disruption and economic turmoil these past four years. Whether from geopolitical tensions or the havoc caused by the pandemic and its aftershocks, plenty of challenges remain. Despite this, leaders are seeing a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel — inflation is decreasing, interest rates are leveling off and supply chain volatility is easing.

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GoShip Blog

AUGUST 15, 2018

Freight pricing is becoming more focused on freight density instead of weight. This change is occurring because of the growing popularity of e-commerce and the driver shortage. Carriers that are still charging shippers based only on their products’ weight are losing a ton of space and money. Here at GoShip.com , we want to make sure you are never on the losing end of this process.

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Logistics Management

AUGUST 15, 2018

Faced with challenges securing capacity, Land O' Lakes teamed up with Uber Freight to take a technology-based approach to overcome previous issues.

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Automotive Logistics

AUGUST 15, 2018

Logistics workers at VW’s assembly plant in Kaluga, Russia, have begun industrial action in protest over plans to outsource some staff, trade union MPRA said in a statement on its Facebook page on August 6. Logistics workers have implemented a go-slow policy at the plant based on following all official production requirements to the letter, said MPRA spokesman, Dmitry Trudovoi.

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Mazars Ledger

AUGUST 15, 2018

WEBCAST | Consumer Products September 13, 2018 | 12 PM EDT Stuart Nussbaum | Partner and Consumer Products Sector Leader, Mazars […].

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Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

Let's set the record straight: in-store retail isn't dead - it's evolving! Faced with the digital age and the demands of omnichannel shopping, some retailers are thriving while others are struggling to adapt. Join Jay Black in this exclusive session as he explores the strategies that set successful stores apart, including: Crafting unique and unforgettable in-store experiences 🛍️ Mastering the art of retail demands 🛒 Navigating inventory challenges in today's climate 📦 an

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Airfreight Logistics

AUGUST 15, 2018

One of the world’s fastest-growing air cargo carriers, Turkish Cargo has recorded a growth of 10.7% in China from the months January to May, the data was released by the WACD (World Air Cargo Data). The upturn in business is due to the ever-growing network Turkish Cargo provides, reaching 307 destinations in 122 countries and operating additional direct cargo flights to 83 destinations using their modern fleet of freighters.

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247 Customs Broker

AUGUST 15, 2018

Date/Time Thursday, August 23, 2018 2:00PM. Moderator Mike Levans, Group Editorial Director, Supply Chain Group, Peerless Media LLC. Panelists Paul McLellan, President, LightBulbs.com. Register Today! -->. Register Today! Looking for ways to drive down peak season shipping costs without impacting customer service? In this webcast Paul McLellan, President of LightBulbs.com, shares how the company’s logistics operations created an integrated shipping and dimensioning solution that enables th

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 15, 2018

Energy management specialist Hoppecke Industrial Batteries has won a major contract valued at £1million from leading forklift truck distributor Briggs Equipment to supply batteries and chargers for the company’s short-term hire (STH) fleet. Briggs Equipment is the exclusive UK distributor for the Hyster and Yale ranges of forklift trucks and a variety of other materials handling equipment.

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